Raiders Honored At Decatur DHS Grid Banquet
Decatur High School hosted a banquet honoring Red Raider seniors. Guest speaker Bob Freeman, Auburn assistant coach and former Raider star, urged players to learn from losses, broaden their goals, and remember lessons from Decatur football.
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Bill Isbell
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Jerry Rice
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Holovak Named AFL Coach of the Year by AP
Boston Patriots coach Michael J. Holovak wins AP AFL Coach of the Year honors. He leads the defending Eastern Division champions toward a Sunday showdown with Buffalo with a regional title at stake. Holovak jokes about a 15 year contract as he eyes revenge on last season’s 51 10 title game loss to San Diego.
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Michael J. Holovak
Boston Patriots
Associated Press
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Patriots
San Diego
Oakland
al Davis
Raiders
Boston College
Sid Gillman
Babe Parilli
Ron Burton
Decatur Banquet Honors Coaches and New Returnees
At the banquet Decatur presented Christmas gifts to head coaches Evans and Wallace. A list of returning players included Bob Hunter Mike Bradley Bev Evans Pete Dalstrom Kenny Garvey Sonny Clouse John Reed and Gary Davis along with newcomers Ronnie Dukes Ronnie Howard Ricky Quillin Bob Murphy Tim Nelson Sonny Gilbert Rayburn Ward William Kruidenier Paul Wagar and Richard Mackiewitz.
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Mike Bradley
Bev Evans
Pete Dalstrom
Kenny Garvey
Sonny Clouse
John Reed
Gary Davis
Ronnie Dukes
Ronnie Howard
Ricky Quillin
Bob Murphy
Tim Nelson
Sonny Gilbert
Rayburn Ward
William Kruidenier
Paul Wagar
Richard Mackiewitz
Decatur
Evans
Wallace
Aggies Beat Hanceville in Senior Game for Sixth Victory
Fairview Aggies defeated Hanceville 64 to 41 in a senior game, marking their sixth win of the season after four losses. The team led 18 to 9 after one period and 29 to 21 at halftime. The B Seniors also won 71 to 33.
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Speake Beats Red Devils 72-59 in Cold Night Match
Speake used a strong second quarter and stout defense to defeat the Red Devil seniors 72-59 at Moulton. Moulton led 13-11 after one period before speake surged to a 36-16 halftime advantage. It was Speake's sixth win to five losses. Moulton won the B Senior opener 56-51.
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Tigers Top Athens 61-56 in strong road win
Hartselle seniors secured their sixth win in nine games as they defeated the Athens Eagles 61-56. The Tigers led 31-28 at halftime and also won the B game 64-44.
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Hartselle
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Verbal Battle Rages Over Roughhouse NBA Play
The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Royals coach Jack McMahon blasting roughhouse tactics in the NBA after Ben Kerner accused opponents of fouling Oscar Robertson. Robertson defends his style as refs penalize him, while Kerner seeks a refereeing review linked to Bob Pettit's injury. Celtics beat Hawks 124-109. Chamberlain nets 58 in overtime as Warriors edge Knicks 134-132. Pistons crush Lakers 131-116.
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Masked Marvel Wilt Chamberlain
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New York Knicks
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Nelson Sparks Eagles Past Union Hill in Rebounding Duel
Eva Blue Eagle Seniors beat Union Hill 61 to 53 behind Bill Nelson's second half rebounding surge. Eva improves to 7 4 with a halftime deficit of 37 36 and a late rally. Junior game score noted as 42 but details unclear.
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Hawks Defeat Cotaco 74 68 In Morgan County Rivalry
Danville Hawks beat Cotaco 74 to 68 in a Morgan County senior game, with Danville finishing strong after Cotaco led until the fourth quarter. The win marks Danville’s sixth win against four losses. The Junior game ended Danville 44 Cotaco 39.
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Falkville Wins Second Straight Cage Victory
Falkville seniors earned their second consecutive win with a 57 to 45 victory over Holly Pond. The Blue Devils built an early big lead and maintained control, led by Charles Sandlin with 19 points in a strong all around performance. Holly Pond had a 48 to 30 B preliminary win.
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Burleson
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West Morgan dominates Ryan in 73 55 win at Moul Heights
West Morgan's 35 point performance by West Morgan over Ryan led a 73 55 victory at Moul Heights. The win improves their record to seven wins against five losses as the game stayed close through three quarters. Junior game also won 46 45. Coach Tomlinson announced schedule changes for December and January with games moved to Austin.
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Tommy Tomlinson
Austin
Danville
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Chemstrand and Trade School Stop Rivals in City League
Chemstrand defeated Prestolite 97 to 67 as Jack Crow 20 and Ben Chenault 15 led Chemstrand with Ed Groves 13 and Ricky Davis 11 also contributing. Trade School beat Roy Payne Motors 109 to 92 with Lynn Holliday 29 and Ernest Lee 22 pacing scoring, while Wigginton 22 and Bolton 26 aided their win. Johnny Stephenson 26 led Roy Payne alongside Johnny Black 25 and Charles Segars 14.
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Large Seedless Orange Yields Half Cup Segments and Juice
A very large seedless orange will yield about one half cup of membrane free sections plus juice.
West Point Seniors Rally for 9th Win over J B Pennington
West Point Senior Warriors improved to 9 0 with a 58 42 victory over J B Pennington High School. Trailing 22 20 at halftime they took a 36 29 lead after three quarters as Steve Woodard scored four quick third quarter field goals. West Point also won the B opener 69 48 and will meet New Hope Friday night.
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Warriors
Decatur Junior High Teams Host West Morgan in Double Header
Decatur 7th and 8th grade teams face West Morgan in a Thursday night double header at Decatur Junior High gym with first game at 6 30 p m. Fans are reminded the East Morgan game versus Priceville moves to Thursday night at Hartselle instead of Friday.
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Hartselle
Eufaula Star Player Sets School Scoring Mark in Win
Eufaula star Jim Clark scored 61 points as his team defeated Lanett 92 to 49 Tuesday night. Clark broke the school scoring record and will play for the University of Alabama.
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Lanett
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University of Alabama
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